Tropical Rainforests Can Recover Nearly All Biodiversity in Just a Few Decades
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A groundbreaking study from Ecuador’s highly biodiverse Chocó region reveals that cleared tropical rainforests can reclaim 90 percent of their original species diversity within a single human generation. By pooling data from over 30 research projects, scientists have demonstrated that these vital ecosystems possess a remarkable capacity for rapid natural recovery.
A groundbreaking study from Ecuador’s highly biodiverse Chocó region reveals that cleared tropical rainforests can reclaim 90 percent of their original species diversity within a single human generation. By pooling data from over 30 research projects, scientists have demonstrated that these vital ecosystems possess a remarkable capacity for rapid natural recovery.